Kandiyohi County Economic Development Executive Director Resigns

Kandiyohi County Economic Development executive director resigns

WILLMAR — The executive director of Kandiyohi County Economic Development tendered her resignation Friday. In a statement sent to media, Barbara Carr gave no reason for the departure. “My experience at KCED has been exceptional and I have enjoyed the people who have supported the work at Kandiyohi County Economic Development,” the statement reads. She said she provided her resignation to the leaders of the Joint Powers Board and the Joint Operat…

Montgomery County taps Nevada economic development veteran as new MCEDC chief

Montgomery County has found its next economic development chief more than 10 months after the previous leader gave his notice. The Montgomery County Economic Development Corp. said Tuesday it has tapped seasoned economic development executive Jared Smith as its president and CEO, effective Dec. 8. He succeeds Bill Tompkins, who submitted his resignation in January and exited the role in August after a three-year stint. The MCEDC never named an i…